ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Custom N235 Final Summer 2023 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is reviewing the arterial blood gas values for a client. The pH is 7.32, PaCO2 is 48 mm Hg and the HCO3 is 23 mEq/L. The nurse should recognize that these findings indicate which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: pH 7.32 (low), PaCO2 48 mm Hg (high), and normal HCO3 indicate respiratory acidosis from CO2 retention.
Question 2 of 5
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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